Experiences of cognitive problems such as memory loss or difficulty concentrating, known as ‘brain fog’, may not predict relapse in depression according to a new study published today (7 May) in the BMJ Mental Health that has confounded researchers’ expectations.

People who eat more ultra processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal . The report, by a group of cardiology experts from across Europe, brings together the results of all research on UPFs and cardiovascular disease that has been published to date.

Doctors are over five times more likely to say describing anxiety as an evolved survival response will help patients, compared with the genetic ideas taught in training.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully treated children aged 1–3 years with peanut allergies. The children slowly became accustomed to eating peanuts by consuming small amounts of them daily, which were gradually increased over time. The results are presented in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.